Bob was born June 16, 1947, in Waterbury, the son of the late Edward and Helen (Dowling) Walesky. He moved to Cheshire in his elementary school years and later graduated from St. Michaels College with a bachelor in history. He was active in Scouting, earning his Eagle Scout.

Bob had worked for Travelers Insurance Company for more than 35 years. He enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends. His ultimate joy was his granddaughter, Nina.

Besides his wife of almost 40 years, Bob is survived by his son, Matthew and his wife, Amy, of Westwood, Mass.; his daughter, Meegan of Meriden; his brothers, Richard and his wife, Lillian, of Wellington, Fla., and Donald and his wife, Betsy, of Cheshire; his sister, Linda Palmatier and her husband, David, of Kalamazoo, Mich.; his granddaughter, Nina; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements: Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at St. Bridget Church, 175 Main St., Cheshire. Friends are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Alderson Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 S. Main St.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, CT River Council, 50 Darlin St., East Hartford 06108; or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KA 66675.

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